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FILE- In this Feb. 3, 2021, file photo, a man walks by as betting odds for NFL football's Super Bowl 55 are displayed on monitors at the Circa resort and casino sports book in Las Vegas. Three years after the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act and allowed states to legalize sports betting, the NFL has embraced gambling as part of the landscape. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Gambling wave coming to NFL TV screens, but in moderation

By Joe Reedy Sep. 07, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

Peyton Manning, left, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, and his presenter and father Archie Manning unveil a bust of Peyton during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Peyton's Place is Hall of Fame, with Woodson, Megatron

By Barry Wilner Aug. 08, 2021 10:00 PM EDT

CORRECTS BYLINE TO JOHN KUNTZ NOT JOSHUA GUNTER - Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb, left, runs by defensive tackle Sheldon Day during an Orange and Brown NFL football practice in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer via AP)
Browns' Mayfield not focused on money after Allen's big deal

By Tom Withers Aug. 08, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

Drew Pearson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, speaks during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Versatile DB Charles Woodson enters Hall of Fame

Aug. 08, 2021 03:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch laughs before the team's NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif. Lynch was hired along with coach Kyle Shanahan to rebuild the San 49ers in 2017. Lynch was named executive of the year by the Pro Football Writers of America in his third season when he helped the Niners reach the Super Bowl and has the franchise in position to contend again this season. His ability to thrive in everything he does led Shanahan to nickname him “Captain America.” (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Bill Walsh's message launched John Lynch to Hall of Fame

By Josh Dubow Aug. 01, 2021 11:28 AM EDT

Judge Fred W. "Duke" Slater, seated, of University of Iowa's undefeated football team of 1921, huddles with former teammates at a luncheon honoring him on Aug, 13, 1958, at the Sherman Hotel in Chicago. Other players are, from left, Aubrey Devine, Les Belding, Bill Kelly and Glen Devine. (Chicago Tribune via AP)
Duke Slater, NFL's 1st Black lineman, is now Hall of Famer

By Steven Wine Jul. 21, 2021 03:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. The 48-year-old former Colts and New England Patriots star told former teammate and SiriusXM radio host Pat McAfee that he plans to retire. “By Friday, if paperwork goes in, you heard it here first,” Vinatieri said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Record-breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri plans to retire

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass as quarterback's coach Clyde Christensen looks on before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Clyde Christensen was Bucs' chaplain plus Tom Brady's coach

Rob Maaddi Feb. 05, 2021 06:11 PM EST

Executive director of the NFL Players Association DeMaurice Smith speaks during a press conference ahead of Super Bowl LV, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts via AP)
NFL players continue fighting for social justice, diversity

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 04, 2021 08:25 PM EST

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone argues a call with side judge Dyrol Prioleau (109) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
On Football: NFL coaching carousel about to start spinning

By Barry Wilner Dec. 25, 2020 02:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, New York Giants head coach Joe Judge is greeted after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. The Giants started 0-5 and now are leading the NFC East. More significantly, they have made progress everywhere. Of particular note is the accountability Judge and his staff brought. Such culpability was decidedly absent almost since Tom Coughlin left. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer, File)
On Football: Changing cultures a part of new coach's job

By Barry Wilner Dec. 11, 2020 02:53 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Indianapolis. Sanchez says he will have surgery Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to remove a cancerous tumor. He made the announcement in an Instagram post (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts punter says surgery for cancerous tumor 'went well'

Dec. 01, 2020 09:27 PM EST

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, NFL vice president Troy Vincent speaks to the media during an owners meetings in Key Biscayne, Fla. When the Rooney Rule was adopted by the NFL in 2003, Vincent was in his 12th of 15 seasons as an outstanding defensive back. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. He joined the league office in 2010 as vice president of player engagement, and by 2014 Vincent was in charge of NFL football operations. Vincent, who is Black, had made great strides in the sport. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
NFL develops 7-point mobility plan for diversity hiring

By Barry Wilner Nov. 17, 2020 04:31 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
7th heaven: Unbeaten Steelers keep winning without 'A' game

By Will Graves Nov. 02, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Wilson and Seahawks will test Dolphins' shaky secondary

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 10:59 AM EDT
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FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts will add career sacks leader Robert Mathis to their Ring of Honor this year. The team announced Monday the induction ceremony will take place Nov. 22 when the Colts host the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Mathis to become 17th member of Colts' Ring of Honor

Jun. 15, 2020 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, middle, kneels during the national anthem before the team's NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers, in San Diego. When Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality, racial injustice and social inequality, he was vilified by people who considered it an offense against the country, the flag and the military. Nearly four years later, it seems more people are starting to side with Kaepernick’s peaceful protest and now are calling out those who don’t understand the intent behind his action. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Colin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to go

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 05, 2020 05:12 PM EDT